New Samba Course Completely Full
If you have not registered and received confirmation you do not have a place. You cannot just turn up on the night. The new 12 week samba percussion course will begin on Tuesday 25th September 2007. Every Tuesday from 7.30 - 10.30. Big Issue Bldg, 71 Oxford Street. G5 9EP. MAP (U=Bridge Street) 1st two sessions £5 then £45 to complete the course. The course is open to anyone, although a musical/rhythmic aptitude is obviously an advantage. Places are limited to 40 and you must pre-register. To do so, email your name and mobile number to sambadog at gmail dot com.
Zero places left. If you didn't get registered this time join the workshoppers googlegroup at the bottom of this page to get advance warning of the next one.
Brass Players Opportunity
We're always on the lookout for dedicated brass players - especially trumpet, trombone and tuba/sousaphone. You don't need to be Maceo Parker, if you're a bit
rusty we'll soon get you back on top of it, if not, all the better. Loads of
gigs and fun to be had. A new players workshop is planned for Sunday 11th November 2pm-6pm -
call or text 07405 131693 to let us know if you're coming and what instrument you play.
Our Very Own Article in Brazilian Newspaper: O Globo
The Brazilian national newspaper; O Globo, with a readership of over 300,000 a day recently did a very complimentary article on SambaYaBamba after they discovered us when researching the Brazilian Pipe band's trip to Scotland. You can view the article as a PDF by clicking here. If you don't understand portuguese you might struggle a bit but take a look anyway and rest assured it's all good news!
SambaYaBamba CD Now Available
New 2007 CD, Mad Bongos 'n' That, is OUT NOW!
damagé: £9.00 inc P&P
- We Love Tonic
- Shatner's Bassoon
- Samba Marchinhas Medley
- Afoxé Esporta Escôcia
- Gie's Yer Jaiket
- Mary Dhol
- YingTong
- YingTong (slapdash remix)
"the most innovative and striking World album of the week- and no doubt, for many, many weeks to come.”
- CD Baby
To get yourself a copy of this Brazwegian masterpiece in it's sumptuous packaging click the secure paypal link below and deposit some moolah in our paypal account then simply pull up a stool by your letterbox and wait till it appears.
The CD was recorded in Glasgow's famous Barrowlands around 30 drummers were recorded close miked over a period of 3 long days with the intention of achieving a very high quality recording. The album includes most of the original sambayabamba material that has rocked our audiences over the last 2 to 3 years as well as a couple of traditional numbers with the horn section. Genius rapping provided by Tam and Lenny and Martido Alto's famous anthem, Yingtong (Lyrical subtitles for the non-Glasgow speakers are here!) Parental Advisory. Available on CD and soon on download as well. The title is Mad Bongos 'n' That as suggested by so many of our adoring local fanbase:)
*no bongos were touched in the making of this album
Scottish Samba and Brazilian Pipes!
As you may or may not know the Scottish Link Pipe Band from São Paulo are here in Glasgow for the World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green this Saturday. Predictably, SambaYaBamba have been showing them some Glasgow hospitality, mainly the inside of pubs. On Tuesday night we took them down to the painted Kelburn Castle, Largs to see the handy work of their compatriates, Os Gemeos, Nunca and Nina .... And more importantly to have a jam together. Who knew what would happen when a Brazilian Pipe band crossed paths with a Scottish Samba Band! The results were not too disappointing... especially the last quarter where Scotland the Brave takes on a new lease of life over an Olodum samba reggae groove. Here's an mp3 to give you a taster. mp3/youtube
If Coburg Made Festivals
Coburg Samba Festival does it again in 2007, what an amazing time we had yet again. Over 100 bands from all over Europe and Brazil; Bloco X, Aquarela, Mangueira, Muleketu, Houba Samba, LSS the list goes on and on. SambaYaBamba and Bloco X took it in turns to rock the Hungry Highlander till the early hours every night of the festival. Roll on 2008. In the meantime we'll turn our attentions to the Wickerman Festival near Dumfries!
Brazilian Graffiti Superstars to Paint SYB Drum
SambaYaBamba were overcome with emulsion when the world famous graffiti artists Os Gemeos, Nina and Nunca agreed to paint one of their drums! They are in Scotland to paint the walls of Kelburn Castle near Largs in a very special and large scale art project but couldn't resist turning their spray cans on one of the band's Surdos (bass drums). The São Paulo gang are known for their vibrant contemprary style and the castle is looking absolutely stunning in it's new livery only half way through the project. SYB, the official project band will be playing there again on the 31st May but visitors can go along and check the progress at their leisure as well as enjoy the beautiful grounds. The band wait with baited breath to see what amazing design the artists will come up with for them. Interestingly the existing drum cladding on the SYB drums is a highly manipulated take on one one of Os Gemeos older pieces.
www.thegraffitiproject.net
2007: Summer of Joy
It's only just begun but our eardrums are already moist with anticipation of the forthcoming summer's live samba action. The big red and yellow diary is looking nice and phat. We kicked off nicely by helping the Scottish national team to a 2-1 victory over Georgia at Hampden, our second home. Highlights have been the West End Festival showcase and parade 9/10 June, Coburg Samba Festival in Bavaria 13/14/15 July, Dunstaffnage Music Festival, Oban, The Wickerman Festival. Still to come; Mull of Kintire Festival, Connect Festival, in Inverary and many more... Ayrshire, Fife, Loch Lomond, Edinburgh, Skye, Notting Hill Carnival London 26/27 Aug...
Mestre Jonas to come to Pure Tropical Paradise
It's true! The world famous samba school, Mocidade Independente's mestre is came here to Glasgow to teach SambaYaBamba for a whole weekend this May.
In case you haven't heard of him, Jonas is one of the most respected Mestres in Rio. He's worked with samba shcools Viradouro, Salgueiro, Porta da Pedra and for the last few years has been Mestre of the bateria at Mocidade. He has 30 years of samba experience under his belt and has previously won the golden standard for best bateria at rio carnival. He very kindly showed us loads and loads of Mocidade breaks and we showed him Glasgow
http://www.mocidadeindependente.com.br/
When Monobloco Came to Town
This week SambaYaBamba played host to Rio favourites Monobloco. Four of the crazy sticksters were in town to hook up with the mighty bamba and impart some of their great wisdom. We studied samba and samba-funk the monobloco way, then took them to the Lauriston to get fried on guinness and malts. The after-party went on till early morning with our guests performing an imprompteau samba gig on dustpan & brush, bottle tops, teapot and cupboard doors. If you haven't heard Monobloco you have to check them out, the modern funky side of Rio samba. Their website is www.monobloco.com.br
Showcase and West End Festival Parade
Both the Samba Showcase and the West End Festival Parade were resounding successes. The weather rose to the occasion and 75,000 people turned out to drink in the atmosphere. SYB paraded with their new Ile Aiye afro-bloco rhythm, followed by the capoeiristas, then Barulho from Brighton, Edinburgh Samba School, She-Boom and Verde Vai (London). The sun blazed all day and as the parade reached the Mela in kelvingrove park each of the samba bands took to the stage in turn. SYB invited Indian dhol group Dhol in Fusion back on stage to join them in the Banghra-Breakbeat fusion 'Mary Dhol'. Verde Vai took the stage last with their super fast paced Rio samba and beautiful dancer Gabriella. As they paraded off the stage they were met by all the other groups who joined forces to make an 80 strong bateria led by Verde Vai's mestre Joe Hanson. A wonderful time was had by crowds and bands alike. More photos here. Photo contributions welcome, please send to sambadog at googlemail dot com.
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